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Secret CIA Files Show China Trying To Hijack Satellites

Classified CIA documents have revealed that China is building cyberweapons to hijack western satellites. Papers show that China is working on developing high tech satellites to seize control of satellites of European countries currently in orbit. China is developing the capability to make sure it dominates the exterior of earth to hinder their communication systems.

Joe Biden To Sign Executive Order To Strengthen Gun Control

US President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order to increase the number of background checks to strengthen gun control. Although the majority of US citizens have consistently urged policymakers to curb gun violence, the legislation is unlikely to take place. The executive order will increase checks before firearms are sold.

US Releases Top Cuba Spy After 20 Years

The US Bureau of Prisons said Friday that they have released one of the most high-profile spies ever found to have worked for Cuba. Ana Montes was released after spending 20 years in a US prison. Montes was sentenced to 25 years in prison after leaking information about US spies to Cuba.

Meta Warns To Remove Facebook News Content From US

The parent company of Facebook, Meta, has threatened to suspend news on the platform. It opposes the latest proposed legislation known as “Journalism Competition and Preservation Act” that would give media organizations more negotiating power when setting prices for Facebook-shared material.

Democrats Maintain Control Of Senate After Georgia Victory

Democrats retained control of the senate after a crucial victory in Georgia. In a Georgia run-off election, Democratic US Senator Raphael Warnock defeated Republican opponent Herschel Walker, giving his party a clear majority in the Senate. Democrats now hold a 51-seat advantage because of Warnock’s victory over Herschel Walker, a margin that will be crucial over the upcoming two years.